The Pearl-Qatar (TPQ) in Doha, Qatar, is an artificial island spanning nearly four million square metres. It is the first land in Qatar to be available forfreehold ownership by foreign nationals.[1] As of spring 2012, there are more than 5,000 residents,[2] compared to more than 3,000 residents in spring of 2011.[3]
Once fully completed, The Pearl will create over 32 kilometers of new coastline, for use as a residential estate with an expected 15,000 dwellings and 45,000 residents by 2015. Developed by United Development Company and planned by architecture and design firm Callison, the island is located 350 metres offshore of Doha’s West Bay Lagoon area.
In 2004, when the project was first revealed, the initial cost of constructing the island stood at $2.5 billion.[4] It is now believed the project will cost $15 billion upon completion.
Doha, Qatar
Map artificial island
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Architecture Callison
West Bay Lagoon
Buildings
Boats
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Center Store
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Photos: Celso Gonçalves Roc2c and Wikipedia
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